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paella colouring

does anyone know the ingredient that turns this dish yellow? thks.

house flies

I have tried various fly sprays, but nothing seems to kill these, also we have loads more than usual. Has anyone else got this problem and any answers would be appreciated. Many Thanks

osprey

Overrun by weeds....help!!!!!

My drive way has become overrun by weeds, nettles and lord knows what. Before I waste money at a garden centre on buying stuff I don't need, can anyone help me and advise me on the most effective...

Bowieblue

Vacuum Cleaner problem!

I have a sock stuck solid in the tube of my vac cleaner. Won't budge. Has anyone got any fantastic ideas? Tried the wire coathanger already - and gave up.

marion607

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les1

eggs

Hi, is it safe to buy and eat eggs that are sold on the side of the road,I see eggs that are left out in the sun that are not chilled and I wondered if they would be ok to eat.

Vics128

snails

Are snails just as good as worms in a compost bin?

tonyted

Bugs

My grandaughters were searching the garden for bugs to put in a jar but couldn't find any. Not a ladybird, beetle or even a greenfly. Where are they all?

lizw

builders

I never ever complain about anything but I am about to explode! I live on a new housing estate. They are starting the final stage of building. I totally understand that the houses have to be built...

applebee

I just realized that my refrigerator musta been turned too cold, or the strawberries were too far back in it, either way...I am now left with frozen strawberries. If I dethaw them will they turn into...

purple-eth

How to keep spiders at bay?

I'm moving out of home and into my first flat soon. As I'll be living on my own and am absolutely terrified of spiders, has anyone got any tips for keeping them out of my flat? Many thanks!

hammerman

Tropical plants in the garden

I'm wracking my brains for ideas. I have a small patio....12' x 12' and i want to turn it into a small tropical paradise. It gets full sun and there's no shade at all. At present, i have a bamboo...

TopKat

Bullying?

Does anyone else think that having possessions stolen is a form of bullying. My son whose 11 recently had a school shoe taken while he was doing PE. The school are treating it as if it's been mislaid...

jubbles

conservatorys

i have a new upvc conservatory what is the best way of hanging things without damaging any of the upvc

barnr

nail varnish

how do you get nail varnish off laminate floors

*Red*Queen*

Help with HEADLICE

I have 2 daughters, aged 4 and 2, my 4 year old has had headlice now for about 6 months, (from school) now my 2 year old has them bad too, i've tried EVERYTHING that the chemist can sell, I comb their...

muncy

pink banana

A friend just announced that best banana she ever had was a pink one. Once we had picked ourselves up off the floor she told us that it is a fruit. Anybody care to expand?

~Wingnut~

Paint colour

Hello all :o) Can anyone suggest what colours would go with a dark blue carpet please? The room is quite small but has a big window so is very bright in there. It's for our bedroom, having to swop...

janetsflower

Friendship problem

My child has Aspergers Syndrome and has difficulty in making friends. He is very na?ve about what is socially acceptable etc. Anyway some of the "friends" he does have at school are encouraging him to...

carnkie64

cats on holiday

we have a static caravan and have taken our cat with us for weekends and kept her inside during this time.We are hoping to take her with us for three weeks instead of putting her in the...

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